Vacancy - Trainee Pilot

Are you excited by the opportunity to pilot all types/sizes of vessels within the Medway Pilotage District?  Are you an experienced Marine Officer with extensive ship handling experience? We are seeking a Trainee Pilot to join our team at the Port of Sheerness and help us keep the world moving!

Your Role

You will facilitate the safe and efficient conduct of navigation of vessels within the Medway Pilotage District, and Thames Estuary, in accordance with applicable regulations. Piloting all types and sizes of vessels, with or without the use of tugs, you will adhere to the Marine Management Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures.

You will prepare and agree passage plans to allow vessels to perform their arrival, berthing and departure safely. Working as part of a team to ensure safety and operational requirements are met.  Following our training program, you will work alongside Senior Pilots and gain experience on larger vessels, progressing through the pilotage class system up to the largest vessels for example Q-Max LNG Carriers.  You will obtain first authorisation and progress to full Class 1 qualification within an agreed timescale. As part of the larger Marine team will support on occasion the management on ad-hoc projects.

What you'll bring

Piloting experience is advantageous but not essential. Service as a Senior officer on board with ship handling experience is required. Varied ship-type experience would also be a benefit or holder of a Medway PEC. You will have a valid ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate (or equivalent) and pre-employment company assessment, and an excellent understanding of ship manoeuvrability, handling and berthing.

With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as a flexible approach to working in challenging environments. Able to use initiative and experience in making quick and informed decisions, even under demanding situations. A full valid driving licence is required for the role.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Generous roster schedule, with flexibility options available
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you! Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 30th April 2024.